"I've been learning Vietnamese with Miss…"

I've been learning Vietnamese with Miss Thảo Nguyên for about a month and a half and it has been a fantastic experience so far! Although I know basic Vietnamese, I didn't have a strong foundation as I never learned the alphabet, tones, etc. as a child and I wanted to improve my Vietnamese. After a few months of trying to learn independently, I decided to do the trial lesson with SVFF to see if this would be more beneficial and it has been!
Miss Thảo Nguyên is an amazing teacher who makes the lessons fun and applicable to real-life conversations. She is also patient with me as I have difficulties pronouncing certain sounds and has given me helpful tips that have helped me get better. Having someone who can correct my pronunciation or sentence structure instantly has been super helpful in improving my skills and I look forward to taking more classes.

"I've been taking Vietnamese lessons…"

I've been taking Vietnamese lessons with SVFF over the past few months, and the experience has been excellent. I spoke Vietnamese when I was younger and am now relearning, and my instructor, Minh Trang, has been amazing. She is patient, connects lessons to real-life situations, and provides valuable cultural insights, from holidays to everyday life in Vietnam. Due to work, I've had to pause for a bit, but I’m really looking forward to resuming our lessons this weekend. I would 100% recommend this program to anyone looking for a great learning experience with a fantastic teacher.

"Learning Vietnamese with SVFF"

This is my second stint with SVFF. First time as a beginner and now I’m back to improve my Vietnamese. Minh Trang is an excellent teacher, with loads of patience. and the materials are great for navigating daily life in Vietnam.

"I would highly recommend SVFF to anyone…"

I would highly recommend SVFF to anyone looking to learn Vietnamese (Southern Accent). The course material is fun, interactive, & well thought out. Minh Trang is a good tutor, who makes learning the language easy.

"I love the SVFF system and resources"

The SVFF system and courses offer a wealth of material to dive into. I'm an absolute beginner with no real background in the language and love the way they've structured the lessons and how they build on one another.

It may not work for everyone, but starting first by learning pronunciations, tones, and reading, has built a strong foundation that's allowed me to see or even hear a word (in a lesson or in real life with native speakers and business names/menus) and be able to break it down prior to even knowing the meaning. The actual website and textbook has a lot of tools for bettering your understanding, listening, and pronunciation. I actually think that when you look at the "textbook" page it's easy to undervalue what you're seeing, but the top navigation bar alone holds 3 or 4 resources for vocabulary building along with proper pronunciations. The left side navigation bar then has another 2 or 3 resources, as does the right side bar, with the actual lesson content making up with center of the page. So that single lesson page has a ton of value packed into it with audio, video, dictionaries, pictographic explanations, crosswords (among other language useful games), and the actual lesson itself.

My teacher is Miss Thảo Tâm (Cô Thảo Tâm) and she has extreme levels of patience because I slaughter Vietnamese pronunciations constantly. She's great in personalizing the lessons to what I need to work on, answering questions that I have that are ancillary to the lesson, explaining the "why" of particular language usage, and not letting me be lazy. She's also been diligent in explaining the differences between the pronunciations when reading (reading pronunciations can differ from spoken), and Northern vs Southern dialects (I'm learning the Southern dialect but still need to be aware of Northern differences). I'm not sure if all the teachers are as well prepared and insightful, but it goes a long way to helping me reach my language goals. There have even been times when I'm with relatives and have messaged her on Skype to help me with being able to say a word or phrase.

I speak 2 other languages (Japanese and some basic Spanish), but Vietnamese is a completely different ballgame and so far I'm definitely seeing great progress via SVFF and it's noticeable when interacting with friends and family. I was skeptical about not having an in-person lesson (since I'm not located in Vietnam), but so far so good.

"Night and day in being able to speak Vietnamese!"

I started learning about 5 months ago with Cô Tâm, and it's been night and day. I improved so much, and I am still learning every day.

As a kid, I didn't really learn the basics, so Cô Tâm was helpful in building that foundation with me. I am able to communicate with my loved ones, and I can tell my family is so happy to be able to speak and write with me in their mother tongue. I am happy too.

Cô Tâm is great teacher. She is really engaging, and she helped me go from being shy to being confident when speaking Vietnamese. That made a big difference. I really like the textbook and all the interactive activities. It definitely helps with my learning!

One thing I would love to see is a way to interact with other students online like a Discord channel. I have family that speaks to me in Vietnamese, but I would love to talk with other learners. I think it would be fun!

"Amazing Experience! If You're Interested in Learning Vietanamese, go for it!"

I've taken 3 lessons with Mr. Hiệp Mậu and have had an amazing experience so far. I'm relearning Vietnamese and Mr. Hiệp Mậu is helping me build confidence by patiently guiding me through the lessons and addressing any question I have.

The SVFF team is responsive with messages and provides an online textbook that is super helpful. It has instructive videos and activities for you to get extra practice.

I already feel an improvement in the way I read and speak to my family! If you're thinking about learning Vietnamese with SVFF, give it a try!

"An Incredible Learning Experience with SVFF and Mr. Hiệp Mậu!"

I’ve been learning Vietnamese with Mr. Hiệp Mậu at SVFF for nearly a year now, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. Over the past ten months and 40+ one-hour lessons, Mậu has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging.

Beyond just language, he has shared so much about Vietnamese culture, traditions, and everyday life, making my learning journey feel truly immersive. His ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and approachable way has made a significant difference in my progress. Whether it’s pronunciation, grammar, or understanding the nuances of Southern Vietnamese, Mậu always takes the time to ensure I fully grasp each lesson.

SVFF has provided a fantastic structured learning experience, and I highly recommend both the program and Mr. Hiệp Mậu to anyone serious about learning Vietnamese. If you’re looking for a supportive, engaging, and culturally rich way to learn, this is the place to be!

"I am 3 lessons in and have had a…"

I am 3 lessons in and have had a phenomenal time learning Vietnamese with Mr.Hiệp Mậu. The team at SVFF has been responsive and helpful. I have enjoyed the 1-on-1 guidance and have found no better source to learn Vietnamese.

"Thank you to cô Thảo Nguyên and SVFF"

I have been learning Vietnamese with cô Thảo Nguyên at SVFF for about a month and just finished Unit 0. From the very first lesson, Nguyen has been fun, friendly and patient with me as I begin my journey to becoming fluent in Vietnamese. In addition to the textbook curriculum, she also helps me understand Vietnamese culture including the foods and holidays.
Each lesson typically starts with a review of the prior lesson, which is a great way for me to test how much of my studying I’ve retained and learned since the last lesson. As we transition into the lesson’s theory, she makes sure we are learning at a pace most suitable to my learning style. She always provides me ample time to ask questions and reviews each subject until I understand it. Lessons are typically concluded with a few different games and quizzes which are both fun and educational, allowing me to practice and reinforce what was learned throughout the lesson.
Overall, cô Thảo Nguyên is just what I was looking for when I signed up for SVFF and has certainly exceeded my expectations. However, the SVFF program has also been really good. The curriculum, video demonstrations, and mini-quizzes are all extremely helpful in my learning. I searched for several months to find a comprehensive study tool to help me better learn Vietnamese, and SVFF has put together just that. The textbook and learning curriculum is solid, starting off with the basic vowel and consonant sounds and clusters, providing me the necessary tools to learn, read, and even write words I have yet to learn. Needless to say, I am extremely grateful for this program and the teacher I have, and I cannot wait to continue on in my learning!